Senior Structural Engineer

Whitby Wood; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in London is seeking a senior structural engineer passionate about sustainability. The role involves leading project teams, representing the company at meetings, and translating sketches into built forms. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience, be chartered, and possess strong communication skills, alongside tools proficiency in Revit and ETABS.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years’ experience with minimum one year at an established engineering practice in the UK.
• Strong interest in architecture and structural engineering.
• Portfolio of built projects is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams across multiple projects successfully.
• Represent the company at client and architect meetings.
• Translate sketches into constructed frameworks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Sketching

Communication

Education

Chartered with ICE or IStructE

Tools

Revit

ETABS

SAFE

Rhino

Job description

Overview

Whitby Wood is looking for a senior structural engineer who is passionate about sustainability, and keen to work in a collaborative environment. We have a position available in our London. This is a terrific opportunity to join a thriving practice — and contribute to overall business development through involvement in our internal development groups.

Responsibilities

• You will need to be a dab hand with a pencil, and understand how to get your sketches built.
• You will also need to be able to command the respect of colleagues and clients, and experienced in successfully leading teams across a number of projects.
• This capability should be matched by excellent interpersonal skills, and a readiness to represent us at meetings with clients and architects.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years’ experience, with minimum one years’ experience at an established engineering practice in the UK
• Chartered with ICE or IStructE
• Strong interest in architecture and the relationship between structural engineering and architectural design
• Ability and enjoyment in communicating with a pencil, taking sketch to constructed frame : understanding how one leads to the other
• A portfolio of built projects
• Proficiency in Revit, ETABS, SAFE and Rhino preferred